New ZealandNZ's help vital in Iraq says PMIraq would welcome more New Zealand troops to train local forces, its Prime Minister tells John Key.20 Sep 09:07 PM
WorldAid convoy attackers 'cowards'The bar of depravity is sinking lower, says Ban Ki Moon in blistering attack on Syrian Government.20 Sep 06:01 PM
New ZealandKey: Session on Syria even more criticalJohn Key's session chairing UN Security Council on Syria crisis has a heightened significance after the bombing of a UN convoy delivering aid near Aleppo.20 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandClark knows Putin best out of P5 leadersHelen Clark says she knows Vladimir Putin the best out of the leaders among the leaders of the Security Council's Permanent five members 20 Sep 06:01 AM
New ZealandBrexit will lead to new opportunities, Brit PM tells John Key'I think we now have some interesting opportunities for developing trade between UK and New Zealand,' says Theresa May.20 Sep 05:16 AM
New ZealandSign TPP or miss out, warns KeyControversial trade deal a massive opportunity for US, says Key.20 Sep 12:08 AM
PoliticsGulf states trade deal a step closerA free trade deal between New Zealand and the GCC was concluded in 2009 but has not been signed or ratified.19 Sep 05:31 PM
New ZealandKey, Clark crank up UN sales pitchJohn Key and Helen Clark are stepping up their sales pitch to advance Clark as a strong and independent candidate for United Nations Secretary-General.19 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandClark and Key talk tactics for UN postHelen Clark says her aim is to still be standing before the "shoot-out at the OK Corral" takes place over the next UN Secretary General.19 Sep 01:49 AM
WorldNZ 'honesty' at UN slammed by AfghanistanAfghanistan has shot back at New Zealand after Foreign Affairs Minister made stinging remarks about its government at the United Nations Security Council.14 Sep 11:24 PM
WorldNorth Korea nukes: Kiwi leads condemnationGerard van Bohemen, NZ's Ambassador to the UN, announces "appropriate measures" aimed at Pyongyang being developed after 'insane' nuclear threat.10 Sep 02:49 AM
New ZealandHelen Clark vows to stay in UN raceFormer Prime Minister Helen Clark says she will remain in the contest to be the next Secretary General after a slight improvement in her results in the fourth straw poll.09 Sep 05:33 PM
WorldJolie calls for end to empty promisesAngelina Jolie has called for a "new way" of peacekeeping focused on justice and inclusion of women during a surprise visit to a UN 08 Sep 06:10 PM
OpinionEditorial: Clark may be too strong for bland UNIn an ideal world the Secretary General of the United Nations would be a strong, clear-eyed, fair-minded and forceful personality.31 Aug 05:00 PM
OpinionPartnership powers in the PacificSmall developing states in the Pacific have traditionally relied on imports of fossil fuels.31 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandClark says she remains strong contenderExclusive: Helen Clark has vowed to fight on as she plans the next phase of her campaign to become Secretary-General of the United Nations.30 Aug 05:00 PM
WorldUN poll: Clark still languishingHelen Clark has today polled exactly the same votes as she did in the second round of the Security Council's votes for the UN Secretary General job.29 Aug 08:52 PM
New ZealandJohn Key hopes Helen Clark stops slideKey says Russia is not being duplicitous in any way with New Zealand in the position it is taking with the UN Secretary General.29 Aug 06:19 AM
OpinionAudrey YoungStaying in mix Clark's best chance to lead UNCOMMENT: As Key has pointed out publicly, Clark's abilities are widely acknowledged; her trouble is that she doesn't have a champion among the P5.26 Aug 05:00 PM
OpinionClaire TrevettTime to weigh up NZ's term at UN top tableCOMMENT: Claire Trevett assesses New Zealand's term at the UN's top table.24 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandNZ faces tough task to help SyriansNew Zealand hopes of a breakthrough in Syria during its Presidency of the Security Council next month will be a tough ask if a debate in the Security Council on Monday was anything to go by.22 Aug 11:24 PM
New ZealandNZ's sweet moves at UN meetingIn a world in which 'sweeteners' are often put on the table as currency for votes, New Zealand's team on the UN Security Council has taken it literally.20 Aug 11:40 PM
New ZealandNZ takes a step back to support ClarkNew Zealand will hand over the responsibility of carrying out polls on the Secretary General job to Russia in September to ensure there is no perception of a conflict of interest.19 Aug 10:55 PM
New ZealandMurray McCully holds talks in RussiaHelen Clark's bid for the UN Secretary General job has been raised by Foreign Minister Murray McCully during a meeting with his Russian counterpart in Moscow.18 Aug 04:36 AM
OpinionBarry Soper: United Nations needs a woman leaderYou would have thought he was stating the bleedingly obvious by saying it's time a woman was at the centre of the world's diplomatic stage.17 Aug 05:00 PM
OpinionAudrey YoungHelen Clark's decision not simpleCOMMENT: Helen Clark has plenty of things consider as she contemplates the next step in the contest to lead the United Nations.08 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandHelen Clark may withdraw from UN raceHelen Clark is thought to be considering whether to withdraw from the contest to become the next UN Secretary General.06 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandHelen Clark slips in UN resultsHelen Clark says she is disappointed with the result of the latest UN Secretary General ballot.05 Aug 08:33 PM
New ZealandClark looking for stronger result in UN pollThe United Nations Security Council will hold its second secret ballot in its selection process for a new Secretary General to replace Ban Ki Moon.05 Aug 01:39 AM
New ZealandKevin Rudd: 'Real shot' at UN jobKevin Rudd says Australia Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull's rejection of Rudd's bid to be UN Secretary General was a breach of faith and would damage Turnbull internationally.05 Aug 12:39 AM
New ZealandClark had Maori Party backingBoth Maori Party co-leaders expressed support for Helen Clark's bid for the United Nation's top job - before the party decided it could not support the application.02 Aug 08:45 PM
New ZealandTuria: 'Clark would do a good job'Dame Tariana Turia says she backs Helen Clark in her bid to be Secretary General despite opposition to it from the Maori Party she founded.02 Aug 12:54 AM
